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25 in home child care are listed in Petaluma, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 8 years
In home child care in Petaluma, CA
Catrina W.
Petaluma, CA
$32-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Conscientious, Reliable House Manager/Family Assistant
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello beautiful families!
As a family assistant and nanny, I bring peace of mind to families large and small. I've taken loving care of children and their home dynamics since 2003. Being a house mama is a joy!
Having raised my now adult daughter as a solo working parent, I bring a heightened level of awareness and seasoned...
Catrina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catrina has been absolutely amazing with our 3 year old several mornings a week while we adjust to life with a newborn sibling. She brings engaging fun activities for them to work on, spends time outdoors teaching him about nature and is patient and super helpful...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I work at Petaluma High School as an instructional aid for special education, and I am also finishing my bachelors in psychology at Sonoma State University - with a focus on child development.
I enjoy working with kids of all ages and creating fun activities for our time together! Whether that's finding a way to make...
Sofie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sofie is the best! My circumstances are changing and so she is now looking for her next amazing family to support. She is punctual, very trustworthy, friendly, and engages with my almost 5 year old in a calm, sweet yet mature way. I always felt my daughter was safe...
Caryn M.
Indika H.
Petaluma, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for the best childcare possible for your little ones? I am that in all the ways!
Hello! My name is Indika and I have 7 years in professional childcare experience. I have been a preschool teacher in Waldorf nature based education for 5 years and have 3 years in infant care with a number of years with working with older...
Indika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"she is respectful and punctual. my kids adore her and our dog loves her. the kids always ask when she will be coming again!"
Melissa P.
Robin B.
Petaluma, CA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I believe in the importance of play, creativity, and being in nature as essentials for well being. I am a proponent of equality for all and lead my life with love here in the north bay. Through the years I have become qualified to care for infants and toddlers having worked with children in Aspen, CO as well as Sonoma &...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Robin was our nanny for a little over a month... I can't say enough good things about her. We had just moved to a new place and it was a really stressful time. Robin was like Mary Poppins and just showed up with a full heart and full of life... not just for our...
Nicholas H.
I am passionate about working with kids and seniors. I am a San Francisco native, I'm tri-lingual in French, Spanish and English & am a certified nursing assistant and Home Health Aide.
I've spent time working in Skilled Nursing as well as a caregiver and am passionate about meeting my clients where they are and assisting them...
Camille can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
Holly O.
Petaluma, CA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Holly and I recently just graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I moved back home, to Petaluma, for a quick break before I start my nursing program this fall! I have plenty of experience babysitting children of all ages, with all different cognitive and physical...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a fun-loving, responsible, dog friendly individual with a calm and warm deposition ready to help in which ever way possible.
I work in the hospitality industry. Since I was in high school I would always take care of my neighbors pets, kids, and plants which eventually led into housesitting gigs for friends and family. I...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I am a professional career nanny with 8yrs of paid experience. I come from a huge family, full of children and grew up with my grandmother, who had her own in-home daycare for many years; which I loved to help out with on occasion. I have a huge passion for working with children of all ages, but my expertise is with ages new...
Kirsten can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Hailey, and I am going to be home from college for the summer! I currently go to Clemson University and I am studying nursing! I have babysat children of all ages since I was 12 years old! I worked at a daycare for 3 summers and loved working there and spending time with the kids! I have babysat/nannied children...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I'm a 22-year-old student at Cal Poly. I started babysitting when I was 10 years old and grew up with a mom who ran an at-home daycare. I love kids and would love to chat more about helping you out!
I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and lively
I like working with kids because I...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Elizabeth R.
Petaluma, CA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I'm patient, creative, and approachable, creating a safe and fun environment for your child. I have completed Early Childhood Education coursework and am a certified teacher. I'm CPR...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bree B.
Petaluma, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a devoted mama, parent coach, and assistant Waldorf teacher passionate about conscious parenting and connection-first caregiving. With years of experience working with children, I believe in meeting each child with empathy, respect, and understanding. My work is guided by the belief that every child is unique and deserves to...
Bree can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I'm not new to caring for the Littles! I'm a retired Nana of 2 grandkids, 10 and 7 who I've had the absolute pleasure of watching grow and enjoyed every moment since the day they were born, until their Mom and Dad moved to CA for work.
Now, 4 yrs. later, I've moved to Petaluma, CA so I can still be close to...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sara M.
Petaluma, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Sara and I've been working with littles for 20 years. I have a background in education and am currently furthering my studies at SSU in Early Childhood Education. I have been nannying off and on for 10 years. My most recent position was working in an Elementary School as a Restorative Response Specialist with...
Sara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi!
I am a mother of two grown amazing humans and a current nanny for 7-year-old twins! I have been with this family since the day these two came home from the hospital. With the twins in school full time my week has freed me up to hopefully find a second family to help out. I have years of experience with newborn to teens.
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madeleine R.
Petaluma, CA
$40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Over the last 10 years I have held positions as a nanny, family/household assistant, and personal assistant for a few wonderful families in the Bay Area. I have worked in homes with children as young as newborns, all the way to high school aged, and have also worked for individuals and couples.
I am a very trustworthy,...
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, My name is Sierra and I am born and raised in the bay and have babysat for many families, Nannied full time, and was a special education teacher. I have worked in the special education field for the past eight years and I have been working with kids for over a decade in home as well as a full-time babysitter and nanny. I was...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Sarah P.
Petaluma, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have almost 10 years experience working with children and young adults in a variety of different settings. I am extremely professional and the safety of my clients is my highest priority.
For the past 4 years I have worked with children on the spectrum in homes and at schools....
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Julia J.
Petaluma, CA
$33-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a mother of three Children. Two older sons, one in the marines and one in college, and a daughter in the third grade. I have been living in Petaluma for 16 years. I have a lot of experience with younger children. I worked in a daycare in Daly City for 2 years, but the commute was to long. I am looking for a job closer to...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Hello my name is Celest, I've worked as a nanny for over 10 years. Many years through a nanny agency. I am CPR certified and Trustline registered.
I worked with two families who have twins, often starting at infancy, I have experience with toddlers and school-age children. And experience with parents in or working out of the...
Celestine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Petaluma, CA
Catrina W.
5.0
When I was on maternity leave with my second child, I needed some mother's help with the baby while my oldest was at school. I was lucky to find a local caretaker and fellow mother like Catrina. She came with raving reviews—both on Care.com but also from her references of other local families. We...
- Jess D.
Sofie H.
5.0
Sofie is the best! My circumstances are changing and so she is now looking for her next amazing family to support. She is punctual, very trustworthy, friendly, and engages with my almost 5 year old in a calm, sweet yet mature way. I always felt my daughter was safe and that her best interests and my...
- Caryn M.
Indika H.
5.0
she is respectful and punctual. my kids adore her and our dog loves her. the kids always ask when she will be coming again!
- Melissa P.
Robin B.
5.0
Robin was our nanny for a little over a month... I can't say enough good things about her. We had just moved to a new place and it was a really stressful time. Robin was like Mary Poppins and just showed up with a full heart and full of life... not just for our baby but also us. Was on time,...
- Nicholas H.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Petaluma, CA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Petaluma, CA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Petaluma, CA. There are 25 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Petaluma, CA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $26.96 for in-home child care providers near you in Petaluma, CA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Petaluma, CA?
You can compare 25 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Petaluma, CA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Petaluma, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 25 listed in home child care.